The Princess of Wales has disclosed that her youngest son, Prince Louis, aspires to become a fighter pilot. During a visit to RAF Coningsby in Lincolnshire last October, Kate shared the endearing ambition of her eight-year-old son, who celebrated his birthday today.
While inspecting a Typhoon jet at the base, Kate remarked that she would tell her children that becoming a pilot 'takes eight years and a lot of hard work.' She also noted that Louis and his siblings would be 'very upset' that she had seen a Typhoon without them.
During the visit, Kate experienced a loop-the-loop in a Typhoon simulator, impressing instructors with her natural aptitude. Group Captain Paul O'Grady commented: 'She seems to be a natural pilot, so we might have to get her qualified and get her flying a Typhoon.'
The visit was Kate's first to the base since becoming its Royal Honorary Air Commodore in August 2023. She was briefed on operations including Operation Shader and Operation Eastern Sentry, which strengthens NATO's presence amid tensions with Russia.
